1939Winner
Best Performance
The Wizard of Oz
Margaret Hamilton
Actor
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
December 9, 1902
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 – May 16, 1985) was an American film actress known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. A former schoolteacher, she worked as a character actor in films for seven years before she was offered the role that defined her public image. In later years, Hamilton made frequent cameo appearances on television sitcoms and commercials. She also gained recognition for her work as an advocate of causes designed to benefit children and animals, and retained a lifelong commitment to public education.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1971Nominee
Best Performance
The Anderson Tapes
1943Winner
Best Performance
The Ox-Bow Incident
Career Highlights
1948Highlight
Best Performance
State of the Union
1947Highlight
Best Performance
Driftwood
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The Wizard of Oz
The Anderson Tapes
The Ox-Bow Incident